Citrus Heights Municipal Code Div. 2 Loitering

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Loiter and loitering mean remaining idle in essentially one location or moving about aimlessly. It also includes occupying a parked vehicle or one who is moving extremely slowly.

Property in the proximity of any posted no cruising zone means any property which is both visible from and located within 300 feet of any portion of a street, alley or highway which is posted as a no cruising zone pursuant to chapter 94, article III, division 6.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(9.82.010), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

No person shall loiter in such a manner as to:

(1) Obstruct the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles.

(2) Remain on any property in the proximity of any posted no cruising zone between the hours of 6:00 p.m. of one day and 6:00 a.m. of the next day.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(9.82.020), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

Any minor who is cited for violation of section 54-167(2) shall be considered in violation of a traffic offense for purposes of Welfare and Institutions Code § 256.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(9.82.040), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

The first violation of section 54-167 shall constitute an infraction. Any subsequent violation of section 54-167 or a refusal to leave the premises after having been cited by any peace officer for a violation of section 54-167 shall constitute a misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(9.82.050), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

The punishment for a violation of this division which constitutes an infraction shall be as prescribed by Government Code § 36900(b); provided, however, the fines mentioned therein shall be minimum fines rather than maximum fines. The punishment for a violation of this division which constitutes a misdemeanor shall be as prescribed by section 1-21. With respect to a violation of this division which is made a misdemeanor, the prosecutor may file a complaint charging the offense as an infraction, at the discretion of the prosecutor. With respect to any violation of this division which is made a misdemeanor, the court may determine that the offense is an infraction, for which the case shall proceed as if the defendant had been arraigned on an infraction complaint.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(9.82.060), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)